Tyne and Wear Netball Junior League Rules & Regulations 2015-16
Tyne and Wear Netball Junior League – Rules & Regulations 2015-16
1. General
These regulations set out below outline the Rules and regulations (the Regulations) upon which the various age group Junior Leagues should be run. The Regulations must be followed by all teams, players, officials, spectators and administrators in the management, administration and operation of the County Leagues. It is the responsibility of Team Managers, Coaches and Captains to ensure that all players, club officials and supporters are conversant with the following rules and regulations. All clubs will be held responsible for the actions and behaviour of their players, officials and spectators.
By entering a team in this competition, clubs/teams agree that:
- They will abide by these rules and regulations
- They are able and willing to fulfil the costs and commitments of participation in the County League
The decisions of the Competition Referees, in respect of these rules and regulations and on any other related matter not provided for below, shall be considered final and binding on all parties (subject to the right of appeal). These rules and regulations shall be subject and secondary to the application of England Netball’s rules and regulations.
2. Competition Structure
2.1The Leagues will consist of as many divisions as the entry warrants and can be catered for within the available court time. Entry to the Leagues will be determined by the Competition Referee at their absolute discretion.
2.2Prior to the start of the season, the following will be confirmed:
2.7.1the Competition Referee; and
2.7.2the person appointed to receive appeals of the decisions of the Competition Referee, as outlined in Section 9.
2.3The Competition Referee will have the authority and jurisdiction to make decisions on any matters arising throughout the Competition including, but not limited to:
2.8.1altering or amending the playing schedule as necessary;
2.8.2determining if there has been a breach of the Regulations and imposing an appropriate sanction
2.4The Competition Referee may call upon, or delegate to, additional persons to assist with the Competition or consult with other persons prior to making any decision. All decisions will be reported to the relevant County Associations but the final decision, and accountability for any decision, will rest with the TWCNA.
3. Player Eligibility
3.1In order to qualify to participate in the Leagues, all players and officials must be in membership of England Netball as an affiliated Registered Participant having paid the full affiliation fee due and received confirmation of their affiliation from England Netball in advance of taking the court. And may only represent one club in these leagues.
3.2All players must play within their appropriate age group. This will be determined based on their age at midnight 31st August/1st September prior to the commencement of the League. Teams may be allowed to play in the age group above, subject to discussion with Competition Referee, however playing in the age group below will not be permitted.
3.3Pregnant players must not take part in League matches beyond the twelfth week of pregnancy.
4. Nomination of Squads
All teams which have entered more than one squad per age group, must name their A and B squad by the start of the league.
4.2Where a club has more than one team the following limitations will apply:
4.2.1A higher nominated player cannot play for a lower nominated team within their club.
4.2.2A lower nominated player can ‘play up’ for a higher nominated team within their club twice. After the third occasion they will become nominated to the higher team. Note that taking the court for any part of a match constitutes ‘playing up’.
4.2.3Players ‘playing up’ on any occasion should be marked on the team sheet with an asterisk.
Penalty: Teams found to be in contravention of the Nomination Rules above will forfeit any points awarded for the games played. The five points will be awarded to the non-offending team.
5. Fixture Arrangements
5.1All matches must be played as per the fixture schedule published and will be played at the designated venue. In the event that the venue is unplayable, every effort will be made to contact clubs and inform them of the cancellation and no financial compensation will be payable in the event of expenses incurred.
5.2In the event that a team cannot fulfil a playing fixture they should offer the opposing team a friendly. Penalty for conceding a match: the non-offending team will be awarded the 5 points for the match and a score of 10-0 will be recorded.
5.3Every Club will be required to administer at least one set of matches during each of the leagues.
5.4 On the day of your fixtures, the matches you are not playing you will to time.
6. Match Regulations
6.1All games shall be played to the IFNA Rules of the Game currently in force in England at the time, except where specific local regulations apply (as outlined in these regulations).
6.2Matches will consist of four 8 minute quarters for under 14 and under 16, and four 6 minute quarters for under 11 and under 12, with intervals of 1, 2 and 1 minutes respectively.
6.3There is no additional time available to cover for injuries so injured players should be removed from the court as soon as is possible and the game restarted promptly. There is no requirement to wait for substitutes to take the court if they are not ready. First aid should be administered off court whilst the game continues. It is the responsibility of each team to provide basic first aid cover for its players, officials and spectators.
6.4If an accident occurs at any match where a player, coach, official (umpire or match bench), spectator or staff member is injured, the accident reporting procedure should be followed as detailed on In addition the accident should be recorded in the venue’s accident reporting book. This procedure should be followed for ALL injuries and accidents, regardless of whether or not medical treatment is given. Copies of the England Netball Accident Reporting Form are available in the Duty Box and via the county website.
6.5In the event that a match is abandoned after it has started, e.g., because of serious injury, the result of that match (or possible rearrangement) will be determined by the Competition Referees, having regard to the score at the time at which play was suspended. The score at the time of the abandonment and the circumstances for the abandonment should be noted on the team sheet. Note that for games abandoned in the last five minutes of the match the score at the time the game stopped will stand and there will be no replay organised.
6.6Teams are required to provide Bibs and a Ball which meet IFNA regulations. Teams are advised to have a spare set of bibs in a significantly different colour to use in the event of a kit colour clash. In the event that a team attends for a match without bibs and no spares are available then they will be deemed to have conceded the game. In the event that both teams attend without bibs and a ball and no spare is available then they will both be deemed to have conceded the game.
6.7Teams should play in matching kit, as a minimum they should be in the same colour tops (this includes skins) and similar colour skirts. Tracksuit bottoms may be worn but they should not trail on the floor or cause a trip hazard to an opponent. Shorts on their own are not acceptable attire for matches. Umpires can request players to change their kit where a clash occurs which is significantly affecting the match.
6.8Photography or video recording is not permitted at any match.
7. Registration of Results
7.1Each team must submit a Team Sheet for every match, signed by both Umpires and showing:
- full names of all players, as they appear on My Net
- full names of all substitutes, clearly indicating the quarters played
- asterisks marking all players who are playing up from a lower team
- the final score
- the winning team
7.2Points will be awarded as follows: 5 points for a win, 3 points for a draw, 1 point for more than half score, 2 points for a loss within 3 goals of the winning score, ie: 21-24.
7.3A League Table will be compiled on the basis of the points awarded. Final league positions will be ranked by points, then if required by goal average, goals difference and finally goals scored (higher taking preference). If none of these differentiate between the teams then the scores in the matches played between the teams over the course of the season shall be calculated and ranked as per the league table detailed above. If this fails to differentiate between the teams then the Competition Referee shall determine the means of differentiation.
8. Match Officials
8.1For every match played there will be a reciprocal requirement for a team to provide an umpire. All costs associated with the provision of their umpire rests with the relevant club.
8.2Teams must provide their own umpire for each match who is comfortable and competent at umpiring. Any person umpiring in the under 16 league must be qualified (or at least ready for test to be taken).
8.3In the event that an umpire fails to arrive, or is injured or taken ill during a match, the following procedure should be followed:
- Another umpire should be asked to umpire the match.
- If no suitable substitute is available the Competition Referee should be informed as soon as possible so that other arrangements can be made.
- In the event that a match has to be rearranged due to an umpire not attending the club responsible for the provision of that umpire may be liable for the costs of the rearranged match.
9. QUERIES, COMPLAINTS & APPEALS PROCEDURE
The Competition Referees for this Competition will be Charlotte Hills and Leanne Watson
All queries and complaints (a Complaint) should be directed to the Competition Referee in the first instance, which will be dealt with in line with the standard England Netball Queries, Complaints & Appeals Procedure.
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